He told Now Magazine: "Our relationship is actually quite good. I stay at the family home whenever I want to see the kids. We're keeping it civil and hopefully we can remain friends. We'll always have a future because she's the mother of my children."

Ben also spoke about his new career move as he jets off to America to play professional rugby, saying Una is more than welcome to visit him any time she wants.

"I signed for New York Rugby United so things are going to change. It's just exciting - a different change of pace, something that's really needed," he said.

"I'm sure Una wouldn't mind a little holiday in New York. She'll drop the kids with me and then she can go and enjoy the sights."

Una and Ben married in 2012. They have two children together, Aoife Belle and Tadhg.

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